What the arrest warrant for Putin really means Kelebogile Zvobgo - October 3, 2023 He may never stand trial, but that’s not all that matters.
Why did Kenyans elect Ruto as president? Susanne D. Mueller - August 23, 2022 What looks superficially like a normal election was filled with contradictions, intrigue, double-crossing and surprise shifts in ethnic loyalties
Three things to know about Kenya’s elections tomorrow Kathleen Klaus and Jane (Mango) Angar - August 7, 2022 For one thing, ethnicity might matter less – and class more – than in the past.
African and Western diplomats want the fighting to stop in Ethiopia. Less pressure might help. Allard Duursma - December 6, 2021 Research explains what makes cease-fires stick
Why Somalia won its claim to a disputed maritime zone in the Indian Ocean Bridget Coggins - October 19, 2021 Kenya also claimed this area, and had parceled out oil and gas exploration rights
3 books offer deep dive into Kenyan politics Laura Seay and Kim Yi Dionne - July 29, 2021 This week’s African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular examines bureaucratic wrangling, the links between land and violence, and refugee life
Kenya might expel refugees to their home countries Kristin Michelitch and Jeremy Horowitz - June 24, 2021 How do Kenyans view refugees — and what would boost public support for letting them stay?
The International Criminal Court just elected a new chief prosecutor. Here’s what you need to know. Nastaran Far, Hailey Robertson, and Kelebogile Zvobgo - February 16, 2021 The ICC’s future will rest on the new prosecutor’s success in opening, trying and closing cases — and being fair
‘States of Justice’ asks tough questions about the International Criminal Court Kate Cronin-Furman - September 7, 2020 Oumar Ba’s new book illuminates the relationship between African governments and the ICC
Why are Kenyans protesting their government? Ken Opalo - May 13, 2019 Popular support for the Kenyatta government has eroded. Here’s why.
The International Criminal Court just acquitted the former Ivory Coast president. What happens now? Oumar Ba - January 22, 2019 [caption id="attachment_82866" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo
China is offering ‘no strings attached aid’ to Africa. Here’s what that means. Xiaojun Li - September 27, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77825" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Chinese President Xi Jinping, center, attends
In Africa, presidential term limits are working Alexander Noyes - April 24, 2018 [caption id="attachment_68543" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Departing President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf arrives for
Kenya’s government just let the opposition candidate swear himself in as a ‘parallel’ president Rahma Hussein and Anjli Parrin - January 31, 2018 [caption id="attachment_68702" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of the Kenyan opposition leader
Why do some elections in Africa turn violent? Meshack Simati - November 22, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66541" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Jubilee Party supporters cheer Nov. 20
Kenyans’ support for democracy and rule of law offers hope despite electoral upheaval Winnie Mitullah and Abel Oyuke - October 27, 2017 The day after an unprecedented presidential election rerun with a
Kenyans vote again today. Here’s what they think about the current election crisis. Jeremy Horowitz, Eric Kramon, and Brandon Bartels - October 26, 2017 Kenyan voters are at the polls again today for the
Kenya’s Supreme Court just declared the Aug. 8 elections invalid. Here’s what this means. Ken Opalo - September 5, 2017 In a ruling that shocked the world, the Kenyan Supreme
The key to Kenya’s close election: the power of partisanship Victor Rateng, Leonardo Arriola, and Donghyun Choi - August 7, 2017 [caption id="attachment_61985" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters chant during a campaign rally
Kenyans will vote in August. Why are NGO-government relations an issue? Jennifer Brass - June 16, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59997" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta of the
It’s not just a rapper’s arrest that should raise alarms about authoritarianism in Tanzania Constantine Manda - March 29, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55968" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man in Arusha, Tanzania, reads
Is the International Criminal Court biased against Africans? Kenyan victims don’t think so. Yvonne Dutton, Tessa Alleblas, Geoff Dancy, and Eamon Aloyo - March 6, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54939" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta appears before
People like the International Criminal Court — as long as it targets other problems in other countries Terrence Chapman and Stephen Chaudoin - January 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52689" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of former Ivory Coast president
This is how Kenyans want their democracy to work Victor Rateng, Leonardo Arriola, and Donghyun Choi - October 15, 2016 [caption id="attachment_47799" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Kenyans in the Mathare neighborhood of
This is what the conviction of Chad’s former dictator means for African human rights Elise Keppler - June 10, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41896" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Chad's former dictator Hissène Habré raises
Last week, the International Criminal Court convicted a war criminal. And that revealed one of the ICC’s weaknesses. Scott Straus and Courtney Hillebrecht - March 28, 2016 Last week, the International Criminal Court read its judgment in
More and more, presidents govern with a coalition. Here are the pluses and minuses. Timothy Power, Paul Chaisty, and Nic Cheeseman - March 17, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37143" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Demonstrators demand the impeachment of Brazil's
Why is the International Criminal Court stepping out of Africa and into Georgia? Mark Kersten - February 5, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35367" align="aligncenter" width="908"] An Ossetian woman, an Orthodox church
Who is Laurent Gbagbo, and why is he on trial at the ICC? Oumar Ba - February 3, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35256" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Former Côte d'Ivoire president Laurent Gbagbo
When China gives aid to African governments, they become more violent Roudabeh Kishi and Clionadh Raleigh - December 2, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33009" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Chinese President Xi Jinping watches traditional
Sudan, South Africa and the future of the International Criminal Court in Africa Mark Kersten - October 13, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30589" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (C) seen
South Sudan’s leaders just signed a peace deal. Will it work? Stephanie Schwartz - August 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28967" align="aligncenter" width="908"] South Sudan's President Salva Kiir (right)
South Sudan's leaders just signed a peace deal. Will it work? Laura Seay - August 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28967" align="aligncenter" width="908"] South Sudan's President Salva Kiir (right)
The trials and tribulations of prosecuting heads of states: Kenyatta and the ICC Karen Alter - December 19, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19336" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta appears before
Did the Senate just open the U.S. up to ICC prosecution? Mark Kersten - December 10, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18919" align="aligncenter" width="620"] U.S. soldiers patrol near Afghanistan's Kandahar
Why it’s hard for the U.S. to fight terrorism and promote democracy in East Africa John Sides - October 8, 2013 [caption id="attachment_1172" align="aligncenter" width="538" special=""] (Mohamed Sheikh Nor, File/Associated Press)[/caption]
Post Election Report: Kenyan Elections 2013 Joshua Tucker - March 11, 2013 Continuing our series of election reports, we are pleased to
The State of the Presidential Race in Kenya Joshua Tucker - February 16, 2013 Continuing our series of election reports, we are pleased to
2013 Kenyan Pre-Election Report: The Heat is On Joshua Tucker - November 20, 2012 Continuing our series of election reports, we are pleased to